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'91 740 windows[ALL/1998] posted by Cal on
Sunday, 30 November 1997, at 12:52 a.m.
The motor for the right, rear window in my '91 740 quit working. The mechanic I took it to says the 91's have a unique motor -- none available in local junk yards. He says the only solution is new motor from dealer -- with installation a bill of $500 to $600. Any other solutions?
Re: '91 740 windows[ALL/1998] posted by irv klein on
Sunday, 30 November 1997, at 11:17 a.m.
How do you know its the motor and not the switch. The motors are very reliable while the switch contacts often get corroded and develop a high resistance. If its the switch they can be taken apart, the contacts cleaned, and everything works as good as new.
Re: '91 740 windows[ALL/1998] posted by Dave Stewart on
Friday, 5 December 1997, at 2:23 a.m.
My 87 (same window) is very slow and the switch on the door itself doesnt work
I concurr that the switch may be the problem
Re: '91 740 windows[ALL/1998] posted by Paul S. on
Sunday, 30 November 1997, at 12:04 p.m.
Check the switch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The switch will be under $20 with your VCOA discount and more than likely is the problem. These switches don't have the best reputation. I've taken all mine apart more than once to clean (works for a while) but replacement is simpler....
Paul Seminara VCOA Member # 9417
1996 855O 17K miles "THE BLUE GOOSE" In May '98 a "2 Kid hauler"...2nd in oven now!
1981 262C Bertone 171K "THE BLUE BLENNY" I'm too young for this car!
Checking out Nuccio as middle name.......
Re: '91 740 windows[ALL/1998] posted by Mark Klein on
Friday, 5 December 1997, at 9:46 p.m.
The motor itself, if this is actually the problem, can be taken apart and cleaned. Normally they corrode from lack of use and this is what causes the malfunction. This corrosion can be cleaned off the internal components.
Be certain the switches are not the problem.